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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 319.92 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 319.92 and 136.74 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 319.92 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/319.92 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 319.92 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 43,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745.86/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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